Sample cruise from Escommes to Dijon - perfect for the golf enthusiast.
Sunday – Paris to Dijon.
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train in the afternoon. On arrival at Dijon station you are met by the Afloat in France guide who escorts you on your transfer to Escommes where you board the barge for your cruise through Burgundy. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. A cocktail cruise introduces you to the delights of cruising. Later that evening enjoy your first dining experience on board.
Monday – Golf. Cruise to Pont d’Ouche.
Visit Chateau de Pommard.
After breakfast, drive to Chateau de Chailly, this beautiful Chateau provides a fabulous back drop to their 18 hole golf course, or alternatively enjoy your first day cruising on the Canal de Bourgogne. Small-unspoiled villages and green, forested hills provide the traveler with exceptional views from the deck. This afternoon, visit the Château of Pommard, a stunning building dating from 1726 and surrounded by its own vineyard. You will have the chance to visit its exceptional cellar and sample its wines.
Tuesday – Cruise to La Bussière.
Visit Beaune and Golf.
Relax on-board this morning as the barge cruises towards the charming village of La Bussière. After another delicious lunch your guide escorts you to Beaune, capital of the Burgundy wine producing region, for a visit to the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. Alternatively, play a round of golf at Levernois, just 10 minutes drive from Beaune. It is an 18 hole golf course with a par of 72, and has a practice range and a putting green. Tonight’s mooring is at another canal-side village, La Bussiere sur Ouche.
Wednesday - Cruise to Gissey.
Visit l’Abbaye de La Bussière.
Mid-morning, your guide takes you on a tour of l’Abbaye de la Bussière built in the 12th century under the guidance of the Cistercian monks from Citeaux. After a stroll in the grounds we have our lunch here. After lunch your guide takes you to visit Chateauneuf-en-Auxois a medieval hill-top village. This is followed by a tour of the stunning surrounding countryside, and the opportunity to see the entrance to the 2 mile long canal tunnel and the largest of the reservoirs which feed the Burgundy canal.
Thursday – Golf. Cruise to Fleurey-sur-Ouche.
Visit Clos de Vougeot.
This morning there is the chance to play golf in Dijon, there is an 18 hole course with a par of 72. This course is very well maintained, with reasonably flat terrain and has lovely views. The boat continues cruises through the Côte d’Or an area producing some of the world’s most famous wines. . After lunch, your guide takes you to visit “Clos de Vougeot”, a medieval château surrounded by vineyards. This is the headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, whose special label is awarded annually to the finest Côte d’Or vintages. On your way back to the barge, enjoy a wine tasting in Vougeot.
Friday - Visit Dijon.
Cruise to Dijon.
After breakfast, your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon, to visit the Ducal Palace, the market, and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. Return to the boat for lunch and the afternoon’s cruise. The barge moors for the night in Dijon’s Port du Canal, a short distance from the town centre. Meanwhile the chef is preparing a gala dinner for your last evening on board.
Saturday – Dijon to Paris.
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Dijon station for your return on the TGV to Paris, Gare de Lyon. On arrival in Paris you are met by the Afloat in France representative who will assist you with your luggage.
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